Gene Autry and Champion

Atlas Publications launched Gene Autry and Champion in 1961, a single-issue comic tying into the beloved singing cowboy's enduring media presence. Featuring the iconic Western star and his trusty horse, the book was part of a wave of licensed tie-ins capitalizing on Autry's fame from film, radio, and television. While brief, the issue stands as a snapshot of early-1960s pop culture, offering fans a straightforward adventure with one of America's most recognizable cowboy heroes.